NORTH AMERICAN WATER BRANDS, SOUTH AMERICAN WATER BRANDS

Mineral water in North America, South America

In the United States, per capita, consumption of bottled water person now exceeds the consumption of other types of beverages, with the exception of soft drinks. In Latin America the bottled water industry is experiencing steady growth since 5 years. Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay should also quickly benefit from strong growth.

Consumption of mineral water on the American continent

In the United States, consumption of bottled water per capita has not yet reached the levels of the European countries, where consumption of spring water and mineral water is well established.

Movements awareness-raising the impact of bottled water appeared around 2005 in North America.

They seem slightly reduce the growth of consumption. however estimated that bottled water carbonated exceed a few years.

Beverageconsumption in Canada is lower, but the recent growth exceeds that of the United States. It is in Quebec that they drink more bottled water in Canada.

In 2010, the annual consumption in Mexico is 54 liters of mineral water per capita.

Bottled water market in the USA

Global consumption of bottled water reached 230 billion liters in 2010 and has been growing by 6% per year. Highest growth rates occur in Asia and South America.

In the United States, water Dasani and Aquafina treated as quickly became the top-selling brands. It can be easily available at national level, as they are drawn locally from the waters of different cities, and enjoy the sprawling distribution of these soft drink giants.

In Latin America the bottled water industry is experiencing steady growth since 5 years. Mexico represents the largest share with almost 50% of the market, consumption of 54 liters per capita in 2010.

In the near future, Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay should also benefit from strong growth in the bottled water industry.